Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with Thesis

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
84320103	Evidence-Based Approaches in Physiotherapy	2025	Spring	2	3+0+0	7,5	7,5

Course Type	Compulsory
Course Cycle	Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7)
Course Language	Turkish
Methods and Techniques	-
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Prerequisites	-
Coordinator	-
Instructor(s)	Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Basic Vocational Courses	X
Specialization / Field Courses	X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Program Learning Outcomes	Level
P5	Identifies information needs, performs systematic literature searches using appropriate databases, and critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence.	4
P12	Pursues continuous professional development through lifelong learning and disseminates knowledge and expertise through scientific platforms, educational activities, and community engagement initiatives.	3

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No	Learning Outcomes	Outcome Relationship	Measurement Method **
O1	Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases.	P.5.1	5
O2	Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy.	P.5.2	1
O3	Presents evidence-based research data in accordance with scientific reporting and ethical principles, and shares them on professional platforms.	P.12.2	5
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
2	Klinik Karar Verme ve Kanıta Dayalı Uygulama
3	Clinical Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Practice
4	Formulating Clinical Questions: PICO
5	Scientific Literature Searching and Information Retrieval
6	Research Designs
7	Student Presentations
8	Research Designs
9	Research Designs
10	Clinical Practice Guidelines
11	Student Presentations
12	Student Presentations
13	Student Presentations
14	General Review

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms	1	40 (%)
Final Exam	1	60 (%)
Total		100 (%)

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	14	3	42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	12	6	72
Midterms	1	16	16
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Practice	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	0	0	0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	18	18
Other	11	7	77
Total Work Load:			225
Total Work Load / 30			7,50
Course ECTS Credits:			8

Relationship Levels
Lowest	Low	Medium	High	Highest
1	2	3	4	5

#	Learning Outcomes	P5	P12
O1	Identifies information needs in clinical decision-making processes and conducts systematic literature searches in appropriate databases.	4	-
O2	Critically evaluates the methodological quality, risk of bias, and clinical applicability of scientific evidence in the field of physiotherapy.	4	-
O3	Presents evidence-based research data in accordance with scientific reporting and ethical principles, and shares them on professional platforms.	-	3